The Hardest Part Of Any Endurance Event
How to Achieve your Ultra Marathon Goals As part of our ‘Your Challenge, Your Story’ campaign, we’ve been asking participants what the most difficult part of an Ultra Challenge® is. The moment that almost stopped them from reaching their goals. The toughest barrier on route to the finish line. The overwhelming answer was a surprising […]
How to Build Your 2026 Ultra Challenge Calendar
Whether you are a seasoned Ultra Challenger looking for new adventure, or dreaming of your first endurance challenge, now is the perfect time to plan your 2026 Challenge Calendar! Taking on an Ultra Challenge becomes about so much more than event day itself. Use this guide to help you out! Step 1: What is Your […]
How to Balance Christmas and Staying Active
For those trying to stay active, or even train for an Ultra Challenge, Christmas if full of times where you’re faced with a decision – to get active, or not. The simple answer is: do whatever feels right for you and fits into your life. Young children, family caring duties, and even the Christmas cooking […]
Ultra Challenge® at The Running Conference 2025
From 7th-9th December, Ultra Challenge® joined over one hundred other brands at The Running Conference 2025 hosted by The Running Industry Alliance. With some of the most experienced and knowledgeable voices in the running industry present, it was a fantastic opportunity to learn from others and make sure we are doing everything we can to […]
Winter Tips & Tricks for the Outdoors
When the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, getting outside can feel tough, but winter can be the best season to build your fitness, strength, and routine. Here are eight lesser known, yet surprisingly effective, tips to help the Ultra Challenge® community stay consistent – tried and tested by the Ultra Challenge® team! […]
Join us at the National Running Show
Ultra Challenge® is coming to The National Running Show – Join us with a FREE TICKET! On 31st January and 1st February 2026, Ultra Challenge® will be joining world-leading brands in the running industry at The National Running Show in Birmingham. Join us at the N.E.C. to hear about our 2026 Challenges, talk to the […]
Introducing Ultra Trailblazerz®
We’re thrilled to introduce Ultra Trailblazerz®, a brand-new event category on all 50km and 100km Challenges in 2026. Ultra Trailblazerz is designed for runners looking to take their running to the next level. Whether you are experienced on the trails, or a seasoned road runner searching for a new adventure, the Trailblazerz event package will support […]
New Scarborough Fair Virtual Challenge
We’re excited to announce our latest virtual challenge – the Scarborough Fair Virtual Challenge – inspired by our brand new North Yorks Ultra Challenge in Scarborough! Pick a starting East Coast town, then from 1st November to 22nd January (the date Scarborough Fair was awarded a Royal Charter back in 1253), walk, jog or run […]
NEW FOR 2026 – The North Yorks Ultra Challenge!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the North Yorks Ultra Challenge, brand new for 2026 and set in one of England’s most spectacular regions! Taking place across the stunning North York Moors National Park, this incredible new challenge offers a mix of rolling heather hills, dramatic coastline, and charming villages – the perfect backdrop for a memorable endurance adventure. Whether […]
Introducing the Ultra Challenge Club!
A new Loyalty Club has launched with the intention of recognising and rewarding all 225,000 challengers who have taken part in any of our 126 events to date. We’re thrilled to recognise individuals’ efforts through the launch of The Ultra Challenge Club which was designed to celebrate each and every challengers’ milestones. At the centre […]
